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Dr Shelly Lachish
Motivated, successful data scientist with significant research experience in both industry and the academic sector. Expertise in the management, analysis, interpretation and presentation of large, complex data. Effective and collaborative communicator. Highly proficient in scientific writing, with strong organisational and project management skills. Adaptable, meticulous, diligent, and creative.
Career Summary
Data Analyst
UK Biobank
University of Oxford
current - 2019
- Provide statistical and data analytical support to researchers and the epidemiology and IT sections of the UK Biobank study
- Develop scripts (R, SQL, bash) to interrogate databases, automate tasks, perform analyses, and generate reports
- Prepare data pipelines to incorporate health data from electronic medical records into the resource
- Assess, transport, manipulate, clean and validate large datasets
Maternity Leave / Full-time Carer (2013 - 2015)
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Oxford, UK
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Daphne Jackson Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Zoology
University of Oxford
2019 - 2017
- Conducted original quantitative research and data analysis on topics in ecology, population dynamics, infectious disease
- Managed, analysed, and interpreted multiple varied large data sets using a variety of statistical and modelling techniques.
- Published scientific papers and presented research at national and international conferences and meetings.
- Supervised graduate and postgraduate students
Research Officer
Department of Population Health
University of Oxford
2017 - 2015
- Conducted quantitative and qualitative research using large cohort survey data from the 40-year UK Medical Careers study
- Published scientific papers and tabled reports to the Dept. of Health
- Maintained data integrity and assurance of coding procedures linking data to HSCIC and DH records
Science Writer and Editor
Freelance
Oxford, UK
2017 - 2011
- Writing in Oxford Science Blog, Living Spain Magazine, 72&Rising Magazine, Sabotage Times EZine
- Editing for Oxford Science Editing, Edanz, private clients
Policy Writer
Mathematical Ecology Research Group
University of Oxford
2013
- Researched and wrote about international policies and procedures for the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
- Produced policy brief for regulating GMOs that was table to members of DEFRA
NERC Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department of Zoology
University of Oxford
2012 - 2010
- Conducted research on topics in ecology, evolution, population dynamics, infectious disease with a focus on avian and mammalian systems
- Managed, analysed, and interpreted complex, large data sets using a variety of statistical and modelling techniques.
- Published scientific papers and presented research at national and international conferences and meetings
- Supervised graduate and postgraduate students
Scientific Publications
Education
Doctor of Philosophy. Ecology.
School of Biological Sciences
University of Queensland
2010 - 2005
- Thesis: Epidemiology and dynamics of facial tumour disease in wild Tasmanian devils
B.Sc. Ecology/Zoology (Hons)
Department of Zoology and Entomology
University of Queensland
1999 - 1995
- GPA: 6.3 (out of possible 7.0)/1st Class Honours
Teaching Experience
Stipendiary Biology Tutor
St Hilda’s College
University of Oxford
2019 - 2018
- Taught 1st and 2nd year biology to undergraduate students
- Taught: Ecology, infectious disease dynamics, conservation biology, evolution, genetics, statistics
- Provided mentorship and advice to undergraduate biology students
DPhil Supervisor (Dr Irem Sepil)
Department of Zoology
University of Oxford
2012 - 2011
DPhil Supervisor (Dr Antica Culina)
Department of Zoology
University of Oxford
2012 - 2010
University Tutor
School of Biological Sciences
University of Queensland
2009 - 2007
- Provided tutorial revision classes and assisted in practical demonstrations to undergraduate biology students
- Topics covered: Ecology, evolution, conservation biology, statistics
Grants and Awards
Daphne Jackson Postdoctoral Fellowship (GBP £82,000)
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N/A
2017
NERC Urgency Grant (GBP £60,000)
N/A
N/A
2011
Ian Potter Research Grant (AUD $130,000)
N/A
N/A
2008
Wildlife Disease Association Doctoral Student Award (Value AUD $5,000)
N/A
N/A
2007
Australian Wildlife Society Grant (Value $1,500)
N/A
N/A
2005
Australian Postgraduate Award ($50,000)
N/A
N/A
2005
Invited Seminars
“Wildlife Disease Ecology: from individuals to populations and beyond”
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CNFRS, Montpelier, Fr.
2018
“Understanding an infectious cancer”
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Big Data Institute, University of Oxford
2018
“The curious case of the disappearing devil” (Steve Irwin Memorial Lecture)
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University of Qld, Brisbane, Aust.
2011
“Disease impacts on wild populations”
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Zoological Society of London, UK
2011
Professional Service
Commitee member: BDI Coding Committee
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Big Data Institute, University of Oxford
2020 - 2019
British Ecological Society member
N/A
London, UK
2020 - 2011
Commitee member: Early Career Researcher Network
N/A
Dept. Zoology, University of Oxford
2019 - 2017
Volunteering
Volunteer display and event interpreter
Oxford Natural History Museum
Oxford, UK
2014 - 2011
Volunteer science interpreter
Big Bang Science Fair
London, UK
2014
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